Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Information & Technology, Cargo Systems Program Directorate located in Ashburn, VA.

Duties

Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Information and Technology will allow you to use your expertise in contract administration to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of processes. This position starts at a salary of $139,395.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $181,216.00 (GS-14, Step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by providing expert advice to management and technical support staff on statutory and regulatory requirements. In this Business Specialist (Contracting Officer's Representative) position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals initiating and conducting studies to improve the effectiveness of procurement and contract administration. Typical work assignments include: Overseeing and participating in the identification, preparation, review, and solicitation of IT procurement packages. Conducting evaluations and reviewing work to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions including technical compliance, agency and program performance goals, customer expectations and federal regulations. Preparing Acquisition Plans, Performance Work Statements, Statements of Work, Independent Government Cost Estimates, and Request for Quotes/Proposals that accurately and effectively support mission requirements. Tracking, analyzing, and reporting on data from various logs and Systems Applications and Products (SAP) reports to control and account for obligations, expenses, and the distribution of funds. Identifying risks, threats and vulnerabilities for each IT task/discipline and providing guidance and recommendations to leadership.

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Performing Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) duties and serving as a liaison with customers and vendors. Planning and coordinating the procurement process, as well as developing new approaches for use by team members/contracting personnel. Monitoring contracts activities, cost, and contractor performance to resolve day-to-day matters. Supporting the development of documents and implementing new policies and guidelines related to the procurement process. Providing support, technical assistance, and recommendations to management in all matters relating to acquisition and procurement functions. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 08/09/2024. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information, review the following links: Background investigation and the e-QIP process. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.

Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Information and Technology Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20229 US
• Name: CBP Hiring Center
• Phone: 952-857-2932
• Email: [email protected]